Israel Smith

1911 - 2011  (100 years)

• Name	Israel Smith  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Birth	24 Mar 1911	Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  Gender	Male
  Death	7 Sep 2011	Tyler, Smith County, Texas   [4, 7]
  Burial	Ahavath Achim Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas   [4]
  Notes	On the 1940 census, Israel, his wife, Eve, and son Emmanuel were living on Belmont Street in Tyler, Texas. He was an attorney in private practice. Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave memorial page: Israel Smith, of Tyler, who passed away on Wednesday, September 7, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, March 24 1911. In 1915 he moved with his family to Tyler where he made his lifetime home. Mr. Smith was a graduate of John Tyler High School and received his BA and LLB degrees from the University of Texas. In 1937 he married the late Eve Abramsky of Kingston, Ontario, Canada; they were married for 69 years. He is survived by his children, Manny and Ileane Smith of Pittsburgh, PA and Jerome and Sharon Smith of Lexington, MA, his granddaughter Judy and Adam Kaufman, great grandchildren Jamie and Jake Kaufman of Sharon, MA. One grandson, David Smith, predeceased him. Mr. Smith was a prominent lawyer in the Tyler legal community for many years. He also was a Founder of Western Foundry and served as its president until its acquisition by Woodward Corporation in 1959. He served as Regional Vice President of the Texas Manufacturers' Association and Chairman of the Texas Chapter of the American Foundrymens Society. Mr. Smith was a Shriner and Past Master of St. John's Masonic Lodge. He was a lifelong, active member of the Tyler Jewish community, as a member and past president of Congregation Ahavath Achim, a past president of the Tyler B'nai Brith and Jewish Federation of Tyler. He was also a strong and passionate supporter of the State of Israel. He was an avid reader, loved opera, travel and gardening. He continued his education and love of learning throughout his life and was a frequent user of the Tyler Public Library and the UT Tyler cultural series. On March 24, 2011, Mr. Smith celebrated his 100th birthday with a special service and brunch at Congregation Ahavath Achim attended by many members of his family, friends and admirers. In recognition of his 100th birthday, the Senate of Texas passed Resolution No. 462 on March 9.2011; he also received many awards and letters of commendation from national, state and local officials. Mr. Smith had the benefit in recent years of loving care by Veronica Wade, Lula Johnson, Margie Jackson, Ruthie Shaw, Martha Becerra, Katrina Sanders, and Kathy Tull. Graveside services were held on September 9 at Ahavath Achim Cemetery. Contributions may be made to contributions to Congregation Ahavath Achim, 3501 S Donnybrook, Tyler, TX 75701. Arrangements by Lloyd James Funeral Home of Tyler. www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.com
  Person ID	I47243	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	26 Aug 2018

  
  

  Father	Hyman Smith,   b. 15 Jul 1885, Kovno Gubernia, Russian Empire d. 18 Apr 1961, Tyler County, Texas (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Betty Katz,   b. 15 Apr 1890, Russian Empire d. 30 Aug 1975, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	Bef 1910
  Family ID	F14113	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Eve Ambramsky,   b. 16 Mar 1912, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada d. 22 Aug 2006, Tyler, Smith County, Texas (Age 94 years)
  Marriage	Y  [8]
  Children	1. Living   2. Living
  Family ID	F14115	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	25 Aug 2018

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 24 Mar 1911 - Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland Death - 7 Sep 2011 - Tyler, Smith County, Texas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S483] 1920 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the NARA web page. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents? birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census.), Year: 1920; Census Place: Tyler Ward 3, Smith, Texas; Roll: T625_1845; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 82, shown as born 1912, Maryland (Reliability: 3). [S564] 1930 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002., (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls. Containing records for approximately 123 million Americans, the 1930 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and is the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household?s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census.), Year: 1930; Census Place: Tyler, Smith, Texas; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342124 (Reliability: 3). [S333] Ancestry.com - U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current [database online], (Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration Death Master File contains information on millions of deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Birth years for the individuals listed range from 1875 to last year. Information in these records includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence.). [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), Memorial ID 76262708 (Reliability: 3). [S1299] 1940 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.), Year: 1940; Census Place: Tyler, Smith, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04137; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 212-6 (Reliability: 3). [S483] 1920 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the NARA web page. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents? birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census.), Year: 1920; Census Place: Tyler Ward 3, Smith, Texas; Roll: T625_1845; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 82, shown as born ca 1911, Maryland (Reliability: 3). [S333] Ancestry.com - U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current [database online], (Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration Death Master File contains information on millions of deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Birth years for the individuals listed range from 1875 to last year. Information in these records includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence.), His last residence was listed as 15222 Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Texas (Reliability: 3). [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), Memorial ID 162043064 (Reliability: 3).